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Simple:Press Version 5.7.2RobinNS on Buying meat at the meat counterhttp://myplasticfreelife.com/forum/plastic-free-alternatives/buying-meat-at-the-meat-counter/#p1744
Plastic-free Alternativeshttp://myplasticfreelife.com/forum/plastic-free-alternatives/buying-meat-at-the-meat-counter/#p1744 I tried buying meat at the meat counter using my own container. First time I did it at Safeway the butcher was a young guy that was super excited that I was saving on waste, even commented that he wished there were more people doing what I was doing. Felt good :-) Second time I tired it the butcher was a more senior employee and he told me he could not use my container because of a health code. He was sympathetic and said he wished he could because he thought it was a great idea, but that he would get in trouble. (I guess the young butcher didn't know the rules) I then had the same issue at the deli counter trying to get lunch meat in my own container. Same excuse, "health code". We have cut down to only eating meat three times a week, but I guess we'll make that zero this week :-). Has anyone else come across this issue? Is it just Safeway? I'm not very close to a Whole Foods, but thought I would try there. Any thoughts or suggestions?
]]>Wed, 07 Dec 2016 09:50:28 -0800Rene on Any electric kettles with plastic free interior?http://myplasticfreelife.com/forum/plastic-free-alternatives/any-electric-kettles-with-plastic-free-interior/page-2/#p1743
Plastic-free Alternativeshttp://myplasticfreelife.com/forum/plastic-free-alternatives/any-electric-kettles-with-plastic-free-interior/page-2/#p1743https://www.amazon.com/BrewGlobal-Brewista-SmartPour-Stainless-BKV12S02/dp/B01CFHAIBQ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1480110118&sr=8-1&keywords=kettle+brewista%C2%A0&linkCode=ll1&tag=fakplafis-20&linkId=5c884daab5a3e430d2690a5cb28fd00b

This one is programmable and has no plastic inside the lid or where the handle attaches, as so many do. There is a silicone ring seal around the spout and the temperature probe. This is the best I can find that is actually programmable. I did find several more that are not programmable. Reviews are not great, but I'm trying it. The plastic on the handle right by the pot came with chips in it, which did not touch my hand, so I'm ignoring them.

]]>Fri, 25 Nov 2016 13:51:15 -0800claire on Plastic Free Alternative to Dish Drainboardhttp://myplasticfreelife.com/forum/plastic-free-alternatives/plastic-free-alternative-to-dish-drainboard/#p1742
Plastic-free Alternativeshttp://myplasticfreelife.com/forum/plastic-free-alternatives/plastic-free-alternative-to-dish-drainboard/#p1742i just have a designated set of older (not super nice) dish towels that we put under there, and i change it out twice a week. no mold problems, as long as i change it.... although now that i think about it, in our old house i had to change it more frequently because it was over tile with deep ridges and the ridges would get mildewy.

i let it dry out for a day and then dump it in the laundry. since i do cloth napkins and all rags no paper towels (except the paper towel roll designated for dog puke, lol!), it doesn't seem to make an impact on my routine.

if you want to avoid buying something, and don't want to do cloth, i'd recommend thrift store hunting for a metal tray that's big enough to catch the drips. that would work, wouldn't it?

Unfortunately, the small inner shaker top is plastic, but the outer top is metal. I haven't seen a completely plastic-free version.

I haven't had a problem with the metal lids rusting, but I also don't get them wet. If I need to wash them, I dry them right away and don't let them soak in water.

]]>Sat, 12 Nov 2016 18:28:40 -0800CaptainPlanet on Airtight Plastic-Free Spice Jar Alternativehttp://myplasticfreelife.com/forum/plastic-free-alternatives/airtight-plastic-free-spice-jar-alternative/#p1740
Plastic-free Alternativeshttp://myplasticfreelife.com/forum/plastic-free-alternatives/airtight-plastic-free-spice-jar-alternative/#p1740I want to begin buying spices in bulk, and I am looking for airtight plastic-free spice jars with plastic-free shaker tops and lids to store spices in. The containers must have a shaker top (preferably with different size sprinkle-hole options) with a lid--- not just: a screw-on lid with no shaker, an open shaker top with no lid, or a cork top.

The all stainless steel options I've found so far on Amazon have bad reviews about rusting.

This has been quite a challenge to find.

Also, I don't have any containers to re-use FYI.

All suggestions welcome! Thanks. :)

]]>Fri, 11 Nov 2016 14:10:21 -0800sun on Thermal Carafehttp://myplasticfreelife.com/forum/plastic-free-alternatives/thermal-carafe/#p1739
Plastic-free Alternativeshttp://myplasticfreelife.com/forum/plastic-free-alternatives/thermal-carafe/#p1739I've had this one for at least 13 years: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/492722015463431537/. Actually, I think I have an older model... It originally had a plastic housing in the filter assembly, which degraded and broke after about 10 years, so I purchased an all metal filter.

]]>Tue, 01 Nov 2016 15:58:29 -0700CaptainPlanet on Plastic Free Alternative to Dish Drainboardhttp://myplasticfreelife.com/forum/plastic-free-alternatives/plastic-free-alternative-to-dish-drainboard/#p1738
Plastic-free Alternativeshttp://myplasticfreelife.com/forum/plastic-free-alternatives/plastic-free-alternative-to-dish-drainboard/#p1738I'm having trouble finding an affordable alternative to the plastic dish drainboard that goes underneath the dish drain. The stainless steel options are incredibly expensive and are not a good option for me. I know they make fabric mats, but with all the cooking and hand-washing of pots/pans/dishes...I think I'd be washing it/ringing it out constantly...and I feel like it would mildew/mold quickly.

We make these appliances everyday at our dental lab. I cannot speak for others outright, but unless they are getting their materials from china then the plastics are all BPA and phthalate free. It's going in a mouth so regulation will be stringent. My guess may be that you were wearing the wrong type of guard for the type of bruxing or clenching you have. There are certain guidelines that dictate what night guard would be right for you.

It's also worth noting that a night guard is great and very useful but the goal is to stop grinding and or clenching all together. There are many resources online for natural ways to help stop bruxing and clenching.

]]>Thu, 29 Sep 2016 17:17:24 -0700Beth Terry on Neighbours putting their garbage on my curbhttp://myplasticfreelife.com/forum/miscellaneous/neighbours-putting-their-garbage-on-my-curb/#p1734
Miscellaneoushttp://myplasticfreelife.com/forum/miscellaneous/neighbours-putting-their-garbage-on-my-curb/#p1734Put a note explaining why you have so little trash and how they can do the same! And yes, tell them not to dump in your bin. ☺
]]>Wed, 21 Sep 2016 09:29:07 -0700Beth Terry on How to Freeze Meat - Plastic-free??http://myplasticfreelife.com/forum/plastic-free-alternatives/how-to-freeze-meat-plastic-free/#p1733
Plastic-free Alternativeshttp://myplasticfreelife.com/forum/plastic-free-alternatives/how-to-freeze-meat-plastic-free/#p1733I use airtight stainless steel containers from Life Without Plastic. http://www.lifewithoutplastic......ectangular airtight stainless
]]>Wed, 21 Sep 2016 09:17:16 -0700blow-in on Any electric kettles with plastic free interior?http://myplasticfreelife.com/forum/plastic-free-alternatives/any-electric-kettles-with-plastic-free-interior/page-2/#p1732
Plastic-free Alternativeshttp://myplasticfreelife.com/forum/plastic-free-alternatives/any-electric-kettles-with-plastic-free-interior/page-2/#p1732https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/kambrook-15l-bpa-free-glass-kettle-kke760clr?CAWELAID=620013790000401671&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=21711629366&CATCI=pla-138244160486&gclid=COWC_cvioM8CFYGVvAod-nYBJQ&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CIak08zioM8CFcEavAodLaYCew

]]>Wed, 21 Sep 2016 08:27:50 -0700amanjot on Any electric kettles with plastic free interior?http://myplasticfreelife.com/forum/plastic-free-alternatives/any-electric-kettles-with-plastic-free-interior/#p1731
Plastic-free Alternativeshttp://myplasticfreelife.com/forum/plastic-free-alternatives/any-electric-kettles-with-plastic-free-interior/#p1731I've been searching this thread & many on Amazon in my goal of finding a plastic free kettle. My wife found one, it's the Secura Electric Water Kettle. Been using this daily for a few months now. It holds 1.7 Liter/ 1.8 Quart & bring water to a boil very quickly. Pours great & no rust issues at all. Never noticed any odd taste with the water. The electric cord is very generous at 2 feet 11 inches & you can wrap the excess you don’t need under the base.

]]>Tue, 26 Jul 2016 08:58:17 -0700Val from Toronto on Neighbours putting their garbage on my curbhttp://myplasticfreelife.com/forum/miscellaneous/neighbours-putting-their-garbage-on-my-curb/#p1723
Miscellaneoushttp://myplasticfreelife.com/forum/miscellaneous/neighbours-putting-their-garbage-on-my-curb/#p1723I was hoping that my reasonably successful efforts to reduce the garbage my family and I send to land fill via our curb side pickup might get noticed by neighbours and generate some positive influence. But it seems that while it has been noticed it is only as an opportunity to put their garbage overflow onto our curb.In my Ontario town we have a 4-bag limit for "black" garbage which is collected every 2 weeks...we seldom have anywhere near that for our 4 person family any more. I was probably too obliging when asked the odd time in the past to take a neighbour's extra garbage ("it's ok, we only have 1 bag this time!") so now they don't even ask anymore. I know this isn't a manners column so I will get back to the trash part of the issue. I am now enabling people to create even more waste by letting them do this!!!! Should I put a note on my bin asking them to stop or at least ask me about my trash-free tips? Am I a pushover? - garbage dump girl
]]>Wed, 29 Jun 2016 22:14:29 -0700Vivienne on Food/Water Storage with Steel Allergy?http://myplasticfreelife.com/forum/plastic-free-alternatives/foodwater-storage-with-steel-allergy/#p1722
Plastic-free Alternativeshttp://myplasticfreelife.com/forum/plastic-free-alternatives/foodwater-storage-with-steel-allergy/#p1722You might consider Le Parfait glass jars (or similar brands?)
]]>Mon, 27 Jun 2016 12:50:52 -0700veevee123 on development of 201 stainless steel http://myplasticfreelife.com/forum/plastic-free-alternatives/development-of-201-stainless-steel/#p1721
Plastic-free Alternativeshttp://myplasticfreelife.com/forum/plastic-free-alternatives/development-of-201-stainless-steel/#p1721200 series stainless steel in World War II, as a substitute for 300 series stainless steel in the United States developed the first success. At that time, due to the war, as a strategic material is a nickel each of the countries concerned to strictly control, a serious shortage of US nickel supply. In order to solve the serious shortage of nickel supply, the production and supply of stainless steel, the United States developed this generation of nickel-manganese austenitic stainless steel new series.stainless steel sheet supplier

After World War II, the United States of nickel supply situation gradually improved, therefore, 300 series stainless steel production is no longer constrained by tight raw materials, thus 200 series no longer be a big development. Several took part in the development of 200 series stainless steel Indians, returned to India after India is a relatively abundant resource of manganese, nickel and lack of resources national conditions, it will be brought back to the United States in the development of 200 series stainless steel varieties in India.stainless steel strips suppliers

200 series stainless steel applications so successful in India, due to the possible alternative to 304 stainless steel in certain applications. Most of the 200 series stainless steel sold in the Chinese market is almost no control in accordance with GB sulfur, carbon content, manganese (and nitrogen) to replace part or all of the nickel to produce a lower nickel content of austenitic stainless steel.Type 302 304 Stainless Steel Wire

I'm looking for some methods of freezing individual portions of raw meat, without the use of plastic, for long periods of time (3+ months) without freezer burn.

I've seen a few boards where people speculate how to do this but very few people stating they do this with success.

Any recommendations that you have tried and actually work well?

Thank you!

]]>Sun, 26 Jun 2016 15:40:39 -0700Lori on waxed cloth (replacement for plastic wrap) http://myplasticfreelife.com/forum/plastic-free-alternatives/waxed-cloth-replacement-for-plastic-wrap/page-2/#p1719
Plastic-free Alternativeshttp://myplasticfreelife.com/forum/plastic-free-alternatives/waxed-cloth-replacement-for-plastic-wrap/page-2/#p1719Hi All, I read to the bottom expecting to see this link to a recipe for the quantities of beeswax, jojoba & rosin. Happy to share:http://www.mommypotamus.com/di.....food-wrap/

As you may know I am doing Environmental Illustrations with the I Spy A Bag project on FB, instagram & twitter.

I am in NYC and currently drawing posts about plastic bags as the 5¢ fee bill just passed in the city but is in danger with a preemption bill in the senate.

I wanted to do something about the composition of plastic bags but the only info I found are dated of 2010.

Do you know if animal fat is still used to manufacture plastic bags?

-I apologize if this topic has been discussed already -

Thank you so much for your work !

Dorothee

]]>Mon, 23 May 2016 05:53:55 -0700Rowan on Food/Water Storage with Steel Allergy?http://myplasticfreelife.com/forum/plastic-free-alternatives/foodwater-storage-with-steel-allergy/#p1715
Plastic-free Alternativeshttp://myplasticfreelife.com/forum/plastic-free-alternatives/foodwater-storage-with-steel-allergy/#p1715It looks like they only have steel containers and glass containers with steel lids
]]>Mon, 23 May 2016 04:20:41 -0700Beth Terry on Food/Water Storage with Steel Allergy?http://myplasticfreelife.com/forum/plastic-free-alternatives/foodwater-storage-with-steel-allergy/#p1714
Plastic-free Alternativeshttp://myplasticfreelife.com/forum/plastic-free-alternatives/foodwater-storage-with-steel-allergy/#p1714Life Without Plastic offers lots of glass options. Have you looked there? http://lifewithoutplastic.com
]]>Wed, 18 May 2016 06:45:56 -0700Rowan on Food/Water Storage with Steel Allergy?http://myplasticfreelife.com/forum/plastic-free-alternatives/foodwater-storage-with-steel-allergy/#p1713
Plastic-free Alternativeshttp://myplasticfreelife.com/forum/plastic-free-alternatives/foodwater-storage-with-steel-allergy/#p1713Me, my sister, and my mom are all allergic to steel, usually causing a rash from extended skin contact like from jewelry. My mom, however, has Crohn's disease, so she much more sensitive, leaving her with gastrointestinal upsets and over-sensitivity to the metallic taste it leaves in food/water (the taste thing is also true for aluminum bottles). This includes even surgical grade steel. Also, because of her Crohn's, my mom has a plastic sensitivity.

In short I'm looking for food and water storage solutions that don't include plastic, steel, or aluminum (really any metal that can leave a taste).